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Modi’s Palestine Visit: New Delhi must clearly articulate its support for the Two-State Solution
February 12, 2018, 11:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Palestinian territory of Ramallah – the seat of the Palestinian Authority – marked New Delhi’s desire to de-hyphenate Israel and Palestine and treat each entity on its…
February 12, 2018, 11:21 PM IST
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Strategic Games: North Korea has given both China and Trump much to think about
February 12, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
In what can only be described as smart diplomatic moves, North Korea’s decision to participate in the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea and even field a joint Korean women’s ice hockey team in the…
February 12, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
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Moderation Drive: Saudi Arabia and UAE move against Islamist radicalism
February 11, 2018, 7:44 PM IST
Two recent developments need to be appreciated for their implications for the Islamic world. First, a senior member of the top Muslim clerical body in Saudi Arabia has said Saudi women need not wear the…
February 11, 2018, 7:44 PM IST
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US Military Parade: From superpower to just another big power
February 9, 2018, 6:54 PM IST
In another out of the ordinary move, US President Donald Trump has ordered a military parade on the occasion of the celebration of America’s Independence Day on fourth of July. Trump is said to have…
February 9, 2018, 6:54 PM IST
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Pakora Economics: Tinkering at the margins of jobs creation
February 9, 2018, 4:19 PM IST
The verbal duel over the humble pakora over the last few days is certain to leave many foreign observers baffled. It all started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating in an interview that people selling…
February 9, 2018, 4:19 PM IST
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African Pillar: Morocco’s elevation to AU’s Peace and Security Council should prompt India to actualise strategic ties with Rabat
February 7, 2018, 6:43 PM IST
In another significant development for Morocco, the North African nation was recently elected to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. The latter functions as the AU’s standing organ for the prevention, management and resolution…
February 7, 2018, 6:43 PM IST
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Hindu Takfirism: Right-wing elements trying to certify ‘true’ Hindus must be shown the door
February 6, 2018, 7:19 PM IST
In a shocking statement, BJP lawmaker from Hyderabad T Raja Singh has asserted that those who don’t attend RSS shakhas aren’t Hindus. Speaking at a meeting in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, he further elaborated, “Any Hindu…
February 6, 2018, 7:19 PM IST
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Advantage Assam: Vietnam can be a good development partner for the Northeast
February 5, 2018, 6:27 PM IST
At the recent Advantage Assam summit – the first global investors’ meet in the Northeast state – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the region is at the heart of India’s Act East policy. He…
February 5, 2018, 6:27 PM IST
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So much for Rajput ire: Karni Sena faction now says it supports Padmaavat
February 4, 2018, 9:48 PM IST
After creating a ruckus over the release of the movie Padmaavat, one of the protesting Karni Sena factions now says that it has no problems with the film and is ready to support its screening…
February 4, 2018, 9:48 PM IST
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Taiwan Card: Coordinating with Taipei is imperative for creating a multipolar Indo-Pacific
February 3, 2018, 3:03 PM IST
In a previous blog I had mentioned that growing India-Asean ties need to be read in the context of the current state of play in East Asia which is given to assertive diplomacy engendered by…
February 3, 2018, 3:03 PM IST
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‘We should be talking about an India-US trade agreement … But not in zero-sum terms that it’s Indo-Pacific vs Belt and Road’
February 2, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
With Indian and US interests converging faster under the Indo-Pacific frame, bilateral ties are taking on a new shape. Nisha Biswal, president of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) and former US assistant secretary of state…
February 2, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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‘Modicare’ Unveiled: While efficacy remains to be judged, Budget has started a much-needed conversation around health
February 1, 2018, 7:48 PM IST
In a significant Budget announcement, finance minister Arun Jaitley provided for a flagship National Health Protection Scheme under which Rs 5 lakh cover will be provided every year to 10 crore poor and vulnerable families…
February 1, 2018, 7:48 PM IST
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Green Gold: Declassification of bamboo as tree gives huge boost to the Northeast
January 31, 2018, 5:44 PM IST
Highlighting an important development, President Ram Nath Kovind in his recent address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament stated that the government had de-notified the bamboo as a type of tree. The…
January 31, 2018, 5:44 PM IST
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Warning Signs: Nagas boycotting upcoming assembly polls shows that peace can’t be achieved in secrecy
January 30, 2018, 6:46 PM IST
The decision of all major political parties in Nagaland to not field any candidate in assembly polls next month has significant ramifications for both New Delhi and the Northeast. The parties, which included the ruling…
January 30, 2018, 6:46 PM IST
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Humanitarian Issue: India-Bangladesh must fully implement accord on transfer of prisoners
January 28, 2018, 2:09 PM IST
India-Bangladesh relations today have certainly hit a positive stride. In recent years the two sides have resolved many long-pending issues such as the status of Indian and Bangladeshi enclaves, boosted cooperation on multiple fronts such…
January 28, 2018, 2:09 PM IST
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Asean Connect: Reading India’s ties with Southeast Asia in the right perspective
January 27, 2018, 2:43 PM IST
As the 10 visiting Asean heads of state and government attended the celebrations of the 69th Republic Day as joint chief guests, India’s ties with Southeast Asian countries were in full bloom. There’s no denying…
January 27, 2018, 2:43 PM IST
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End Divides: For Northeast to prosper people here must stop ‘living together separately’
January 26, 2018, 5:15 PM IST
In a recent blog on the potential of Guwahati and Assam to become a springboard for India’s Act East policy, I had mentioned that this part of the country needs to prepare itself to host…
January 26, 2018, 5:15 PM IST
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Karni Sena Violence: Visiting Asean leaders witness chaos even as PM Modi tries to sell the India story
January 25, 2018, 4:40 PM IST
The violence unleashed by Karni Sena hooligans protesting against the screening of the movie Padmaavat across several states in north and west India (mostly ruled by BJP) and the apparent helplessness of state authorities to…
January 25, 2018, 4:40 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
‘Need to jointly identify trade and investment cooperation as the main engine of the Asean-India strategic partnership’
January 24, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
India is hosting the Indo-Asean Commemorative Summit to mark the 25th anniversary of partnership with the 10-nation Southeast Asian bloc. The summit will see all 10 Asean heads of government or state participating, and subsequently…
January 24, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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Culinary Jugalbandi: Northeast and East Asia can connect through the palate
January 21, 2018, 8:26 PM IST
One of the things through which the Northeast can truly amaze outsiders is food culture. The Northeast is a treasure-trove of exquisite and unique agricultural produce that are yet to find their way to international…
January 21, 2018, 8:26 PM IST
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